Winter Storm Warning issued March 14 at 6:12AM CDT until March 15 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
...POWERFUL WINTER STORM ON TRACK TO BRING EXTREME SNOW ACCUMULATIONS
AND STRONG WINDS...
...A WINTRY MIX OF RAIN, FREEZING RAIN, AND SLEET LATE TONIGHT ACROSS
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA...
...TRAVEL MAY BECOME IMPOSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...
.A major winter storm will move across the Upper Midwest starting
late this afternoon and lasting through Sunday evening.
The first concern is heavy snow with a broad area of 12 to 18 inches
expected across central Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A narrow
swath within the broader area may approach 2 feet in parts of far
east central Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. Rates of 2 to 2.5
inches per hour are likely late tonight. A wintry mix of rain,
freezing rain, and sleet is now expected to work north into southern
Minnesota tonight. A half inch of sleet and a tenth of an inch of ice
are expected from New Ulm to Red Wing and south. The wintry mix will
turn to all snow Sunday morning.
The second concern is increasing winds on Sunday. Even though the
snow will be tapering off gradually throughout Sunday, northwest
winds will increase to 30 to 40 mph. Some gusts of 50 to 55 mph are
possible. The combination of falling snow, blowing snow, and gusty
winds will reduce visibility and create blizzard conditions late
Sunday morning through Sunday evening across western and southern
Minnesota.
Travel is expected to become very difficult or impossible late
tonight through Sunday evening. In addition, the amount of water in
the snowpack will make it very heavy, leading to the potential for
infrastructure damage and a health hazard for those shoveling.
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation
expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches, sleet
accumulations around one quarter of an inch, and ice accumulations
up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For
the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow
accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55
mph.
* WHERE...Faribault, Freeborn, and Martin Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 AM to 1 PM CDT Sunday.
For the Blizzard Warning, from 1 PM Sunday to 4 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause
extensive damage to trees and power lines. Whiteout conditions are
expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially
life-threatening.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.
Prepare now for potential road closures. Delay travel and shelter in
place once conditions worsen. Remember, if interstate highways are
closed, state highways and county roads are also impassable.
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